Talmont-Saint-Hilaire
Talmont-Saint-Hilaire (French pronunciation: [talmɔ̃ sɛ̃.t‿ilɛʁ]) is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France. The commune was formed by the merger of the former communes of Talmont and Saint-Hilaire-de-Talmont in 1974.
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| Coordinates: 46°28′05″N 1°37′01″W | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Pays de la Loire |
| Department | Vendée |
| Arrondissement | Les Sables-d'Olonne |
| Canton | Talmont-Saint-Hilaire |
| Intercommunality | Vendée Grand Littoral |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2026) | Maxence de Rugy |
| Area 1 | 89.53 km2 (34.57 sq mi) |
| Population | 7,831 |
| • Density | 87/km2 (230/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 85288 /85440 |
| Elevation | 0–57 m (0–187 ft) (avg. 25 m or 82 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Richard I of England often had his base in Talmont, and owned the Château de Talmont from 1182 until his death.
See also
References
- "Populations légales 2019". The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 29 December 2021.
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